Ralph E. May, 92, of Burlington, passed away peacefully on Nov. 2, 2021, at Oak Park Place surrounded by his loving family.
Ralph was born to William T. and Cordella (Nee Ketterhagen) May on Aug. 18, 1929. He graduated from Saint Mary’s High School and went on to proudly serve his country in the United States Marine Corps. When he returned from his service, he met his lovely bride, the late Dorothy M. Kerkhoff. They were united in marriage on May 7, 1955, at St. Alphonsus Church in New Munster. They were married over 66 years and resided in Burlington where they raised their family. They had three sons Tim, Larry, and Roger May; as well as their daughter Nancy Ziolecki.
Ralph was preceded in death by his parents William and Cordella May, his brothers Cletus (Marge) May and Bob (Carole) May, and his son in-law James Ziolecki.
A Celebration of Ralph’s life was held on November 8th, 2021, at Integrity Celebrations Center in Burlington. He will be laid to rest at the Southern Wisconsin Veteran’s Cemetery, 21731 Spring St., Union Grove, on Dec. 2, 2021 at 3 p.m.
Ralph’s family would like to express their deepest gratitude and grateful hearts for all the love and care Oak Park Place and Kindred Hospice has shown Ralph.
Well-wishers may visit www.integrityfamilies.net.
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